Updated March 26, 2026· Based on independent benchmark data
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview leads in intelligence with a score of 57.2 vs 13.5. Nova Pro is 2.5x cheaper at $0.80/1M tokens vs $2.00/1M. For speed, Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview wins at 113 tok/s vs 0 tok/s.
| Metric | Nova Pro | Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligence Score | 13.5 | 57.2 |
| Coding Score | 11.0 | 55.5 |
| Math Score | 7.0 | N/A |
| Speed (tok/s) | 0 tok/s | 113 tok/s |
| Latency (TTFT) | 0.00s | 23.84s |
| Input Price / 1M tokens | $0.80 | $2.00 |
| Output Price / 1M tokens | $3.20 | $12 |
| Context Window | 300K |
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview outperforms Nova Pro on the intelligence index with a score of 57.2 compared to 13.5. For coding tasks, Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview has the edge with a coding score of 55.5 vs 11.0.
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview generates output significantly faster at 113 tok/s compared to Nova Pro's 0 tok/s, making it Infinityx faster for streaming responses. Time to first token is 0.00s for Nova Pro vs 23.84s for Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview, which affects perceived responsiveness in interactive applications.
Nova Pro is more affordable at $0.80/1M input tokens ($3.20/1M output), while Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview costs $2.00/1M input ($12/1M output). That makes Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview 2.5x more expensive per token, which can add up significantly at scale. For a typical workload of 100 requests per day at 2,000 tokens each, Nova Pro would cost approximately $4.80/month vs $12.00/month for Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview in input costs alone.
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview offers a larger context window at 1.0M tokens compared to Nova Pro's 300K. This means Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview can process roughly 524 pages of text in a single request vs 150 pages for Nova Pro.
Choose Nova Pro when you need lower cost. Choose Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview when you need higher intelligence (57.2), stronger coding performance (55.5), faster output (113 tok/s), larger context window (1.0M).
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview scores higher on coding benchmarks (55.5 vs 11.0), making it the better choice for programming tasks.
Nova Pro is cheaper at $0.80/1M input tokens vs $2.00/1M for Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview.
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview is faster, producing output at 113 tok/s compared to Nova Pro's 0 tok/s.
Yes, Nova Pro supports image input. Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview also supports images.
Data last synced: March 26, 2026
| 1.0M |
| Max Output Tokens | N/A | N/A |
| Input Modalities | Text + Image | Audio + File + Image + Text + Video |
| Output Modalities | Text | Text |
| Free Tier | No | No |
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview has a larger context window at 1.0M compared to Nova Pro's 300K.
It depends on your priorities. Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview scores higher on intelligence (57.2), but Nova Pro may be better for specific use cases like budget-conscious projects or speed-critical applications.